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Best Hammocks for Big & Tall People
Long bodies and high weight ratings.
Provisional scores. Built from published specs and broad review consensus while hands-on testing is underway. How we score.
| Kammok Roo Double | Dutchware Chameleon | ENO DoubleNest | Kammok Mantis | ENO SingleNest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Let's Go Hammock Score | 8.4 | 8.3 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Comfort | 8.6 | 9 | 8 | 8.2 | 7.2 |
| Durability | 8.5 | 8.4 | 7.8 | 8.4 | 7.8 |
| Portability | 8.5 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 7.4 | 8.6 |
| Ease of setup | 8.6 | 7.4 | 8.5 | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Value | 7.8 | 7.2 | 8 | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| Weight | 17.1 oz | n/a | 19 oz | 3.1 lb | 16 oz |
| Capacity | 500 lb | n/a | 400 lb | 500 lb | 400 lb |
| Length | 10' 0" | 11' 0" | 9' 6" | 10' 0" | 9' 6" |
| Width | 5' 9" | n/a | 6' 4" | 4' 8" | 4' 10" |
| Straps included | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Bug net | sold separately | sold separately | sold separately | integrated | sold separately |
| Price | $94.95 | n/a | $74.95 | $299.95 | $54.95 |
- KammokRoo Double
- ✅ 500 lb max capacity, the highest in this group of camping hammocks
- ✅ 10 ft long body with 8 gear loops
- ✅ Ships with Kanga Claw carabiners rated to 4,720 lb of force
- ⚠️ Straps not included, Python 10 adds $39.95
- DutchwareChameleon
- ✅ Modular: swap bug net, top cover and spreader bar on one body
- ✅ 11 ft long body, with symmetrical or asymmetrical configurations
- ✅ Fabric choice changes both weight and capacity
- ⚠️ Add-ons push the total cost well past base price
- ENODoubleNest
- ✅ 400 lb capacity at 19 oz
- ✅ Packs into an attached stuff sack about 6 x 4 x 5 in
- ✅ Works with every ENO strap and stand
- ⚠️ Straps are sold separately (Atlas bundle is $104.90)
- KammokMantis
- ✅ Complete kit: hammock, removable bug net, rain fly, Python 10 straps, stakes
- ✅ Integrated structural ridgeline for a consistent sag
- ✅ Total packed weight 3.06 lb (1395 g); trail weight without fly 2.0 lb
- ⚠️ Kammok recommends one sleeper even though it lounges two
- ENOSingleNest
- ✅ Same 400 lb rating as the DoubleNest at 16 oz
- ✅ Lowest entry price in the ENO Nest line
- ✅ Hanging distance listed at 9 ft 2 in plus or minus 10 in
- ⚠️ 58 in width feels narrow for diagonal sleeping
- Grand TrunkDouble Deluxe Hammock with Straps
- ✅ Includes straps and 2 carabiners, ready to hang out of the box
- ✅ 10 ft 6 in x 6 ft 6 in body, 400 lb capacity
- ✅ Triple-lock stitched seams
- ⚠️ Included straps are 5 ft, shorter than most premium straps
- Wise Owl OutfittersDoubleOwl
- ✅ Ships with 9 ft straps and 2 D-shaped carabiners
- ✅ 500 lb listed capacity
- ✅ Machine washable on gentle
- ⚠️ Parachute nylon is less refined than 40D ripstop at this weight
- Yellow Leaf HammocksSignature Hammock, Classic Double
- ✅ Hand woven, takes 6 to 7 days per hammock
- ✅ Weathersafe, UV-safe acrylic yarn that can stay outside
- ✅ Family size (11 x 9 ft, 550 lb) available for $329
- ⚠️ No hardware, straps or stand included
- VivereDouble Cotton Hammock with Stand (9 ft)
- ✅ Stand, hammock and carry bag included; stand footprint 110 x 47 x 43 in
- ✅ Bed 87 x 63 in, total hammock length 133 in
- ✅ 450 lb capacity
- ⚠️ Cotton fades and mildews if left out in wet weather
- Pawleys Island (Hatteras Hammocks)Large Original Cotton Rope Hammock
- ✅ Hand woven in the USA in the same style for over 130 years
- ✅ 13 ft overall, 55 in wide bed, 450 lb capacity
- ✅ Varnished oak spreader bars
- ⚠️ Cotton rope needs to come inside for winter or wet seasons